Tadpoles

A father and son explore temporary ponds, creating lasting memories.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On a rainy morning, a boy and his father explore ponds teeming with tadpoles. Though the father no longer lives with him, their shared adventure in nature's fleeting beauty forges memories that endure. Will these moments bridge the distance between them?

From the publisher

One rainy morning, a father and son bond over a walk through a field full of freshly formed ponds teeming with tadpoles. In this tender reflection on the fleeting rhythms of the natural world and the enduring love of family, a boy and his father spend a morning exploring an ephemeral pond, a delicate nursery formed by rainfall, perfect for sheltering tadpoles from predators as they grow. The boy’s father doesn’t live with him anymore, and the ponds may only be temporary, but together they make memories that just might last a lifetime. With Tadpoles, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winning author and illustrator Matt James draws from his own memories as a parent and as a child to tell a wistful story that will be instantly recognizable to any families sharing memories of exploring together. For an extra treat, additional material at the back of the book enthusiastically outlines the habitats and life cycles that make up these special amphibian spaces. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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